Pharmacy Technician I: Med Prep & Operations

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, labeling, and distributing medications, handling hazardous drugs, and assisting with inventory and procurement in a hospital setting.

The technician may perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixtures per USP standards, with immunization duties possible under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence & leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle metrics

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, labeling, and distributing medications, handling hazardous drugs, and assisting with inventory and procurement in a hospital setting.

The technician may perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixtures per USP standards, with immunization duties possible under supervision.